Very impressive - interesting and accessible
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This book provides an excellent introduction to Sociology as an academic discipline as well as being a really good textbook for the AS level examination. It is well-presented, accessible, interesting and offers comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. As lecturer working in higher education, I am particularly impressed by the way a wide range of sociological theories are linked to appropriate research methods, encouraging critical thinking beyond the requirements of the examination. There are also a number of strategically positioned exercises and questions which exemplify and develop the concepts covered by the text. Overall, this is a very impressive text book that I am sure will help students to develop real interest and understanding of this complex and fascinating area of study.
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It's a book I'd recomment to any student, teacher or centre...
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The book is really helpful. Both for using in a classroom and for revising or studying at home. It slowly prepares students who are new to the subject of sociology and essay questions, for the examination through giving examples of essays and encouraging students to think about what they are writing. It has lots of examiner tips and it is easy to understand. it is for students of all abilities as it is clear and concise and speaks about sociologist in a way that makes it interesting. Just using this book alone is enough to teach a student everything they need to learn to get an A grade in it, provided the students uses the book correctly. I would recommend it to any student, teacher or centre who are doing the AQA syllabus and want to get top grades.
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At last a complete course book
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This book actually covers all the bits missed by the others. Enough detail for AS students but not too wordy. Well laid out and good activities
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Covers everything, but readable
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This book is the best textbook I've seen for AS-level sociology. It covers all the material to a good level of detail - meaning that it's worth getting your students to read it - and is packed full of up-to-date studies. At the same time the students can actually read it easily - it's targeted at the right level for them and the sensible use of pictures to illustrate points helps to break up the text, as do the relevant sub-headings. In addition to this there are a range of useful and specific questions and exercises for most sections (although in some places it could do with some more). My only questions are when is the A2 version coming out? and also what about an OCR oriented version?
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